Navigating taxes can be challenging, especially with varying regulations across states. In Texas, two primary taxes businesses need to be aware of are the gross receipts and sales tax. Gross Receipts Tax Texas does not impose a traditional corporate income tax. Instead, it has a franchise tax, often referred to as a “margin tax,” which…
Six years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. revolutionized the e-commerce landscape by allowing states to mandate sales tax collection from out-of-state sellers based on economic presence rather than physical presence. This decision overruled the 1992 Quill Corp. v. North Dakota precedent, ushering in a new era for state…
CT: In Connecticut, professional athletes enjoy a unique tax benefit that sets them apart from their peers in other states. The state allows these athletes to write off clothing and personal safety equipment expenses. However, it’s important to note that this exemption is specific and limited to items that can be worn, such as life…
TX: In 2024, Texas introduced significant updates to its sales tax laws. These changes aim to modernize the tax system, address the rise of e-commerce, and ensure fair taxation across the board. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know. Key Changes 1. Economic Nexus for Remote Sellers: New Threshold: Remote sellers must…
TX: In the ever-evolving landscape of digital consumption, streaming services have become ubiquitous, offering a vast array of entertainment options at our fingertips. However, amidst binge-watching and playlist curating, it’s easy to overlook the tax implications associated with these services, particularly in a state like Texas. As of now, Texas imposes a sales tax on…
Navigating the ins and outs of sales and use tax is crucial to business operations and consumer transactions in Texas. Texas imposes a state sale and use tax rate of 6.25 percent on a wide array of retail sales, leases, rentals of most goods, and taxable services. Local taxing jurisdictions, encompassing cities, counties, special purpose…
AL: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is contemplating introducing a sales tax, which would significantly alter the state’s tax landscape. Currently, Alaska stands out as one of the five states in the U.S. without a statewide sales tax, a unique position it shares with New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, and Delaware. While Alaska does not currently have…
In the realm of sales tax, the definition of “manufacturing” holds significant weight, often revolving around the physical transformation of tangible personal property (TPP) through the application of materials and labor. However, understanding your tax obligations and exemptions amidst the intricacies of each state’s regulations is crucial for businesses operating in the manufacturing sector. Key…
Colorado’s sales and use tax regulations landscape is undergoing significant shifts, mainly concerning economic nexus provisions and the role of home rule municipalities. Colorado state and local sales taxes, the implementation of sales and use tax simplification programs, and the response of self-collecting home rule municipalities, particularly in light of the Colorado Municipal League’s Model…
GA: Effective January 1, 2024, sales of specified digital products, other digital goods, and digital codes sold to an end user in Georgia are subject to Georgia sales and use tax, provided that the end user receives or will receive the right of permanent use of such products, goods, or codes. The transaction is not…
